Lhasa Apso vs Tibetan Terrier
Compare the Lhasa Apso to the Tibetan Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Lhasa Apsos and Tibetan Terriers.
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
12-15 Pounds
20-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Terrier
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
-800 BC
10 AD
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
25-85 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Terrier
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Low
Very High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Terrier
